Ed McMahon on his proudest achievement

The Archive interviewed Ed McMachon in 2000 about his work in early television and his long association with The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. In this excerpt from his 3-hour interview, he reflects on his proudest professional achievment and working with Johnny. For more information and the complete interview, visit emmytvlegends.org

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[galesayers]

RIP Ed. Your work helped set standards that aren't matched today.

[BrentAudi]

Rest In Peace Ed!

I hope Johnny was at the gates saying "Heeer's Ed"!

Brent

[xyep]

You are Correct , Sir

[cluelessbeats]

RIP Ed, your work and all those great Tonight Show moments will live on- Carson was great but he'd never shine the way he did whithout you at his side. Thanks for the memories.

[Charliebear65]

Ed rip you were a perfect foil for Johnny.

[dolly244]

First thing he said when he got to heaven.

Hereeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee­eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee­eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee­eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee­eeeeeeeeeeeeees ED. Peace

[psyentologysux]

RIP Ed - thanks for the great memories

[Painkill3r4]

Rest In Peace, Ed. You will be missed.

[DreamsCumTrue469]

Don't be so modest Ed, your time as a Marine aviator in defense of this nation in Korea was quite an achievement as well.

[IG2HI]

Rest well, Ed, rest well.